'Glee' cast member Harry Shum kicks off CSU's Asian Fest

Apr. 2, 2013

Harry Shum, Jr. / Courtesy of CSU Asian Fest

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Coloradoan staff

“Glee!” cast member Harry Shum, Jr. will help CSU kick off its annual Asian Fest at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Lory Student Center Theatre.

Shum, who plays Mike Chang on the hit musical TV show and is the co-founder and executive producer of YouTube series REMIXED, will speak about defying stereotypes, depictions of Asian-Americans in the media, diversity and his career.

Colorado State University’s Asian Fest celebrates Asian/Pacific-American culture and raises awareness of issues currently facing Asian-Americans. It will be celebrated on campus through April 28.

“This year’s Asian Fest will highlight cultural expressions that are important to the Asian/Pacific American community,” said Christian Hill, president of the Asian Fest Student Organization. “Asian Fest events are created to inform, educate and entertain the campus and Fort Collins community.”

Additional Asian Fest events include a performance by Japanese drum group Denver Taiko on April 10, the Rice Event on April 15, taekwondo black belt Jessica Cox on April 17, a showing of the film “Beautiful Boxer” on April 23 and 24 and the traditional Lu’au on April 28.

Admission to Shum’s talk is free; seating will be first come, first served. To learn more about Asian Fest events, visit www.apacc.colostate.edu.